Colorful Thai restaurant with colorful food to match. Serves street food classics and elevated interpretations of other staples - pad thai, curries, noodles, and so on. Visit any one of the three locations throughout the Bay Area.
Old school Italian restaurant serving the usual ensemble of antipasti, pasta, grilled meats, and fish. The signature gnocchi is a solid foundation for any order. Family-run and a North Beach staple.
Hearty spread of Nepalese and Indian food with a few Tibetan dishes sprinkled in. Visit hungry and order a surplus. The staff are super friendly and are happy to offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
One of the Bay's most respected Persian restaurants. Lavash it is a super inviting restaurant with food to match. The Koobideh skewer and the Kashk-e Bademjan are both recommended. Best to reserve ahead of time.
Neighborhood American bistro with an award-winning cheeseburger - the "Americana." The crispy chicken sandwich is another standout. The menu, as a whole, spotlights local, seasonal ingredients. Friendly service and reliable food.
A change of pace from the casual pizza eateries in San Francisco, Del Popolo serves Neopolitan-style pizza made in a wood-fired oven. Also offers antipasti alongside a selection of wine and beers. Rustic-chic digs.
Old-school Italian restaurant that's full of character. Great food and drinks, the quality is reflected in the price. Staff are super friendly, as are the owners. Best to reserve ahead of time, especially for the alfresco tables.
Famed fried chicken spot and Chinese restaurant - San Tung's wings have made their way onto a host of "best in America" lists. Not into wings? The restaurant also serves handmade noodles, dumplings, and more.
Don't wait in the line at Burma Superstar when this place is down the street and just as good (same owners). Try the laska or cauliflower balls. The cocktails are sweet but enjoyable.
Celebrated restaurant venue that puts the cooking process on show. Eight specialized stations with bar seating showcase different Chinese dishes. Visit with friends and prepare for a lively dining experience.
Detroit-style pizza from a San Francisco-based brewery. Grab one of Cellarmaker's brews or a guest beer, and indulge in some deep-dish pie made with fresh toppings. A quality food and drink combo.
Modern yet laid back. Really good atmosphere and live music 🎶. Drinks are fun and service is friendly. Usually good for dinner, they also do a weekend tipsy brunch.
American iteration of the renowned international ramen kitchen. The bad news is that everyone and their mother knows this place and so queues are standard. The good news is that the food served makes the wait worthwhile.
Great bar and restaurant focused on seafood and yes, they do serve anchovies. Cozy spot.
Cambodian diner and food stall serving street food classics from an open kitchen in the Ferry Building. The signature is the kuy teav phnom penh, a pork-broth noodle soup, alongside crispy, peppery Khmer fried chicken.
Retro SoMa burger joint with the wood-paneled walls and drop ceiling of a basement dive. The kitchen slings griddled smashburgers and charbroiled tavern patties alongside duck-fat fries.
Fillmore kitchen serving classic soul food from treasured family recipes. The rosemary fried chicken gets top billing, but the real move is adding hot honey butter to the fresh cornbread.
Intimate Presidio Heights dining room serving shareable coastal Mexican plates like duck carnitas and crab tortitas. The 50-seat space splits into a bright dining area and a moody, earthy bar pouring regional Mexican spirits.
Modern Korean restaurant with a quiet, ambient dining room – a refined alternative to bustling KBBQ. The menu is all traditional comfort food, focused on slow-simmered broths and tender, braised short ribs made for sharing.
Former laundromat serving hand-rolled bagels by day and Detroit-style pizza at night. Vintage rock posters line the walls, old movies play on the TVs, and the soundtrack is strictly vinyl.
Compact West Portal takeout counter and Italian market slinging classic chicken parmesan, pizzas, and take-and-bake meals. Hot orders go straight to the tree-lit outdoor patio or get packed up with imported groceries to go.
Colorful, no-fuss Venezuelan counter in the Mission turning out fast, entirely gluten-free dinners. Crispy corn arepas come stuffed with slow-cooked beef and sweet plantains, eaten with a side of avocado sauce and self-serve water.
Warehouse-sized Mission spot serving shareable Spanish tapas and paella. The room is loud and fueled by pitchers of house-made sangria; a massive Miró-style mural hangs behind the bar.
Fast-casual Mission storefront slinging seasoned Filipino sisig in heavy burritos and tacos. Orders run through front kiosks, with seating pushed out to a covered, mural-lined back patio.
Brightly lit storefront focused on authentic Yucatecan cuisine – think cochinita pibil and salbutes. The breakfast burrito is a local obsession and often sells out on weekends.
